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Corinne T.

Smithton, IL

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$18/hr
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
Hello! My name is Corinne, and I am looking for housekeeping jobs. I have experience working at Apex Physical Therapy doing general housekeeping chores such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms.
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Smithton, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Corinne, and I love taking care of children! I have had multiple jobs working with kids for the past 5 years, including summer camps, after school care, and various other care. com jobs. I have an Associate's degree from SWIC and I'm currently in Respiratory Therapy School. Please let me know if you would like...
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Freeburg, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping meds bathing etc.
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have nannied two young girls for eight years, and was responsible for pet-sitting, along with driving the children to activities when necessary. Additionally, I have led a volunteer group made up of college students would where we would go to an elementary school once a week to lead them in positive, confidence-building group...

Koreen W. says "Lisa is warm and professional, attentive and competent. I feel she can step-in and follow our house rules and guide my daughter with playing and routines....

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Pet-sitter

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I can provide in-home (pet's residence) daytime care and I will accept overnight care at your residence with no issue. Unfortunately, I cannot board pets in my home. I have no problem working to develop a schedule that works for you, your furry friend(s), and myself. I know how frustrating it can be to find someone who is...

Doreen V. says "Ashley was simply AMAZING RIGHT FROM THE "Meet and Greet" with my two dogs...They immediately LOVED her...and I KNOW "You CANNOT kid a dog"! ...Ashley...

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Do You Need A Full time/ Part time/ Date Night/ Last Minute Nanny?

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I recently relocated to Fairveiw Heights, IL from Ohio. I have an awesome 8-year-old nephew that I now have custody of. I volunteer at a history museum in the children's department. I also attended college for child education/child psychology/fine art at University. When I was 12 years old I started my own babysitting service. I...

George G. says "Aarika is a very experienced Nanny."

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Customer Service Driven! Detail Oriented! Dependable!

O Fallon, IL

4.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
General room cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a small business with a 2 lady crew. My best friend and I of 30+ yrs. We have cared for the elderly in their homes and facilities for about 20+ yrs. While helping them our job duties also included housekeeping. We are very passionate about putting a smile on our customers face. Rather it be that we cleaned their home...

Care Member says "I hire Debralle to do light to medium housekeeping and to help care for my sick mother in law. She later had to care for my wife once she took ill. Both...

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Senior Care Provider

O Fallon, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience with service ranging from taking care of the elderly, persons of disabilities, mentally challenged individuals and children. During this time I have worked in different setups ranging from hospitals, facilities, home daycare to owning a home care agency. I have the ability to multitask and...

Vicki L. says "Wonderful woman and HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL. When she gets to work, you don't have to worry about a thing"

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Caregiver With Over 5yrs Of Experience In Home Care And Facilities.

O Fallon, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 15yrs of Customer service and communication skills. I have worked in the medical field for over 8yrs, working with the elderly and memory care clients. I have always enjoyed caring for others and I also have 4 kids of my own. So I know what it means to show care, compassion, patience, understanding, privacy and...

Harry B. says "I hire Debralle to do light to medium housekeeping and to help care for my sick mother in law. She later had to care for my wife once she took ill. Both...

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Senior Care

O Fallon, IL

4.9(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Senior care given with such great compassion, care, detail, understanding, privacy and warmth. Services are delivered on time but making sure that they are not rushed. Experience is vast ranging from working on hospital settings, assisted living, and home. The services rendered are companionship, housekeeping, medicine...

Kayla G. says "She loves your child as if they are her own. "

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Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

O Fallon, IL

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! My name is Lindsey and I love pups of all sizes! I grew up with dogs and have been around dogs, helping to take care of them, my whole life! I am currently an occupational therapy student at WashU and would love to help!
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Dog-walker/House-sitting

Saint Louis, MO

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an animal lover and enjoy exercising. I have put these together and created a rewarding job for myself. I have 5 years of dog-sitting/house-sitting for clients in Frontenac and Ladue. I now reside in St. Charles so, my desire is to service this area.
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Pet Lover Available to Offer Pet Care Services

Saint Louis, MO

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$10/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
+ 1 more
I love animals, and I have had a dog as a companion for my entire adult life. I currently have a 5-month-old puppy that I have had since he was 5 weeks old. I have experience with walking, potty training, and playing with dogs of all size and ages.
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Nanny/Caretaker

Saint Louis, MO

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$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I have babysat for kids for families and neighbors from a range to toddlers to early teens throughout my teenage years off and on. My most recent nanny experience was caring for a 2-month-old girl, 4 dogs, and 3 cats in summer 2020. Throughout college and high school, I have been a camp counselor each summer with young children...
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Caregiver

Saint Louis, MO

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 5+ years experience working with elderly clients and am registered with the Family Care Safety Registry. Many of my clients have had Alzheimer's disease, and I provided overnight care as well as care during the day. I assisted to and from the bathroom, facilitated memory activities such as looking through photo albums...
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O Fallon, IL

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an animal lover and have 3 of my own dogs. If there is dog walking service needed, I am very active!
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Babysitter

Saint Louis, MO

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Athena! I'm excited to offer babysitting and nannying services. In August, I earned my Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from UTMB and moved to St. Louis. I would like to offer babysitting services before I start my new career as a PA in the next few months. I have 4+ years of childcare experience, including 2...
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Loving Young Professional With 5 Plus Years Of Child Care Experience.

Saint Louis, MO

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Since I was in middle school, babysitting/ child care has been a love of mine. For five plus years I cared for 3 boys under the age of 10 multiple nights a week. During college, I worked for K Grace Childcare, a babysitting service in the city of Chicago. While I have not been babysitting steadily since then (my undergraduate...
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Furry Friend

Saint Louis, MO

from
$8/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I adore all animals and would be happy to offer the following services: pet sitting (overnight as well), dog walking, and pet transportation. I have experience with both cats and dogs, including a house full of many furry friends. I'm super active and love to engage with the animals, whether that entails walks, playing with...
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  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Smithton, IL

Therapy Dogs in Smithton, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Lisa B.

Lisa is warm and professional, attentive and competent. I feel she can step-in and follow our house rules and guide my daughter with playing...

- Koreen W.

Marranda D.

Ashley was simply AMAZING RIGHT FROM THE "Meet and Greet" with my two dogs...They immediately LOVED her...and I KNOW "You CANNOT kid a dog"!...

- Doreen V.

Aarika S.

Aarika is a very experienced Nanny.

- George G.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Smithton, IL

To find a therapy dog near you in Smithton, IL, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Smithton, IL is $16.50 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Smithton, IL. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Smithton, IL, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Smithton, IL, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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